Car clocked at 154 km/h on Hwy. 401 near Colborne

Northumberland News

COLBORNE -- A man faces numerous charges after police stopped a car on Hwy. 401 near Colborne for travelling more than 150 km/h.

Northumberland County OPP say on Nov. 25 at 10:25 a.m., officers pulled over a green 2006 Volkswagen Passat for travelling 154 km/h on Hwy. 401 eastbound near the Colborne exit. Police say at the time the highway was wet and it was snowing.

Yan Wang, 24, of Ottawa, is charged with travelling at excessive speed; failing to surrender a driver's licence and proof of insurance. His licence was suspended and his car was impounded -- both for seven days.

Mr. Wang is to appear in court on Dec. 13 at 9 a.m.

During the winter months, the OPP is reminding drivers to slow down during bad weather, where road and visibility conditions can change quickly.